Cesar Almeida
Cesinha
Brazil
Inconsistent ways continue
Almeida lost to Damian Pinas via KO (punch) at 4:44 of Round 1 at UFC 329 on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
Almeida was in need of a rebound performance following a unanimous decision loss to Cezary Oleksiejczuk in December in which he couldn't defend a takedown, and he wasn't able to find it here. Things appeared to be going fine for Cesar late in Round 1, at which point he attempted a lazy leg kick which allowed Pinas to fire off a counter right hand that found the mark and ended the fight on the spot. Almeida was lucky he didn't absorb any further damage considering referee Chris Tognoni was woefully out of position. The Brazilian falls to 3-3 in his first six UFC bouts, although the biggest thing working against him at this point is the fact he turned 38 years of age in March.
Almeida was in need of a rebound performance following a unanimous decision loss to Cezary Oleksiejczuk in December in which he couldn't defend a takedown, and he wasn't able to find it here. Things appeared to be going fine for Cesar late in Round 1, at which point he attempted a lazy leg kick which allowed Pinas to fire off a counter right hand that found the mark and ended the fight on the spot. Almeida was lucky he didn't absorb any further damage considering referee Chris Tognoni was woefully out of position. The Brazilian falls to 3-3 in his first six UFC bouts, although the biggest thing working against him at this point is the fact he turned 38 years of age in March.
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Set to take on Damian Pinas
Almeida will fight Damian Pinas in a middleweight bout at UFC 329 in Las Vegas on July 11, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Almeida is 37 years old, so it remains to be seen how much he has left in the tank while facing a 23-year-old who's considered a promising prospect in the division. Almeida is 3-2 at the UFC level but is coming off a loss to Cezary Oleksiejczuk in his last fight.
Almeida is 37 years old, so it remains to be seen how much he has left in the tank while facing a 23-year-old who's considered a promising prospect in the division. Almeida is 3-2 at the UFC level but is coming off a loss to Cezary Oleksiejczuk in his last fight.
Can't defend takedown in loss
Almeida lost to Cezary Oleksiejczuk via unanimous decision (27-30, 27-30, 27-30) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
Almeida's power is entirely legitimate, but he's 37 years of age and this was just his ninth professional fight. His grappling is lacking, to say the least, and Oleksiejczuk, in his UFC debut, took full advantage. Almeida gave up six takedowns and 11:15 worth of control time, making it nearly impossible for him to win a decision. He defended well on the mat and was never in any serious trouble, but he simply didn't generate enough offense to win. Five fights into his UFC run, Almeida is 3-2, with two knockout wins and two decision defeats. He's a knockout-or-bust dart throw moving forward.
Almeida's power is entirely legitimate, but he's 37 years of age and this was just his ninth professional fight. His grappling is lacking, to say the least, and Oleksiejczuk, in his UFC debut, took full advantage. Almeida gave up six takedowns and 11:15 worth of control time, making it nearly impossible for him to win a decision. He defended well on the mat and was never in any serious trouble, but he simply didn't generate enough offense to win. Five fights into his UFC run, Almeida is 3-2, with two knockout wins and two decision defeats. He's a knockout-or-bust dart throw moving forward.
Facing debutant next
Almeida will face Cezary Oleksiejczuk in a middleweight bout at UFC Vegas 112 on Dec. 13, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
Almeida has won two straight after starting off his UFC career with a win and a loss. He most recently took care of business against Abdul Razak Alhassan back in January. He'll look for a third straight win against an opponent in Oleksiejczuk who will be making his UFC debut.
Almeida has won two straight after starting off his UFC career with a win and a loss. He most recently took care of business against Abdul Razak Alhassan back in January. He'll look for a third straight win against an opponent in Oleksiejczuk who will be making his UFC debut.
Highlight reel KO in Vegas
Almeida defeated Abdul Razak Alhassan via KO (punch) at 4:16 of Round 1 at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in Las Vegas.
ANALYSIS
This fight is a perfect example of why Almeida has so much potential, but also why he's unlikely to reach his lofty ceiling. He managed to stuff a couple early takedowns attempts from Alhassan before getting caught with a huge blow which sent him stumbling to the mat. Almeida eventually worked his way back to his feet and took advantage of his opponent's aggressiveness, torching Alhassan with a left hand which will be in the conversation for Knockout of the Year when 2025 is said and done. In the meantime, he'll deservedly take home $50,000 Performance of the Night honors. Almeida's striking is legitimate, but his grappling is non-existent, and he has all of eight pro fights under his belt at age 36. Expect plenty of inconsistency moving forward.
This fight is a perfect example of why Almeida has so much potential, but also why he's unlikely to reach his lofty ceiling. He managed to stuff a couple early takedowns attempts from Alhassan before getting caught with a huge blow which sent him stumbling to the mat. Almeida eventually worked his way back to his feet and took advantage of his opponent's aggressiveness, torching Alhassan with a left hand which will be in the conversation for Knockout of the Year when 2025 is said and done. In the meantime, he'll deservedly take home $50,000 Performance of the Night honors. Almeida's striking is legitimate, but his grappling is non-existent, and he has all of eight pro fights under his belt at age 36. Expect plenty of inconsistency moving forward.
Next bout scheduled
Almeida will fight Abdul Razak Alhassan at UFC Vegas 101 on Jan. 11, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Almeida will get back to work in January against Abdul Razak Alhassan after taking down Ihor Potieria at UFC 307. The 36-year-old Brazilian fighter is 2-1 during his short career within the UFC.
Almeida will get back to work in January against Abdul Razak Alhassan after taking down Ihor Potieria at UFC 307. The 36-year-old Brazilian fighter is 2-1 during his short career within the UFC.